Rachel Ellis

2 months ago | webmd.com | Rachel Ellis |Brunilda Nazario

Laurie Knepper, MD, is an associate professor of neurology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine The information here represents her research and knowledge as a medical professional. Knepper was not involved in the development of or clinical trials for AXS-07 (Symbravo). Migraine is a disabling neurological disease that can cause throbbing head pain, a pulsing sensation, nausea, vomiting, and tingling numbness.

Dec 19, 2024 | webmd.com | Rachel Ellis |Brunilda Nazario

Sherri Shepherd learned at a very young age that she had a gift for making people grin. Growing up in Chicago, she’d hold court with a microphone in hand, cracking jokes at the family talent show. And the audience wasn’t just humoring her because she was kin – they had high standards. “Here's the thing: My family, the Shepherds, they're all funnier than me, and they won’t hesitate to remind me that I'm just the one making money doing it,” she says.

Jul 2, 2024 | webmd.com | Poonam Sachdev |Rachel Ellis

Are you worried about your mental sharpness? Or that of a loved one? Mild forgetfulness can be a normal part of aging. If you have trouble remembering someone's name but it comes to you later, that's not a serious memory problem. But if memory problems are seriously affecting your daily life, they could be early signs of Alzheimer's disease. While the number of early signs you have and how strong they are vary, it’s important to identify Alzheimer’s warning signs.

May 23, 2024 | webmd.com | Rachel Ellis

Cholesterol meds can be important, even life-saving tools in your cholesterol-control toolbox. But they’re not cure-alls. Lifestyle changes are just as key for managing your cholesterol. In fact, for most people with high cholesterol, doctors recommend lifestyle changes as your first step. How medications workYour doctor has several options when prescribing cholesterol meds.

Apr 16, 2024 | webmd.com | Neha Pathak |Rachel Ellis

If baby burp cloths are in heavy rotation at your house, you might wonder whether all’s well in your baby’s GI tract. But spitting up, also called gastroesophageal reflux (GER), is a typical part of babyhood. If your infant is eating well, growing, and not in pain, there’s no reason to worry about it.